The Intermediate English Part 1 textbook is designed for first-year college students (Grade XI). It aims to improve reading, writing, comprehension, and communication skills through a mix of prose, plays, poems, and grammar. The book emphasizes moral lessons, critical thinking, and linguistic competenc Contents Summary 1. Prose (Short Stories & Essays) o A collection of 15 short stories (e.g., The Button Button, Clearing in the Sky, The Reward, The Necklace). o Each story highlights moral values, social issues, or human psychology. o Focus: character analysis, moral lessons, vocabulary building. 2. Plays (One-Act Plays) o Three short plays included. o Provide dialogue practice, dramatic expression, and speaking skills. o Encourage teamwork and performance confidence. 3. Poetry Section o Selected poems from classical and modern poets (e.g., Wordsworth, Keats, Shakespeare, Pakistani poets). o Themes include nature, love, patriotism, beauty, struggle, and human values. o Focus on literary devices, rhythm, rhyme, and interpretation. 4. Grammar & Composition o Applied grammar: tenses, voice, narration, pair of words, synonyms/antonyms, correction of sentences. o Writing skills: essays, applications, letters, stories, précis, translations, comprehension. o Improves accuracy and fluency in written English. Learning Outcomes By the end of English Intermediate Part 1, students should be able to: • Understand and appreciate literary prose and poetry. • Express ideas in clear, correct English (both spoken and written). • Use grammar rules effectively in communication. • Develop critical thinking, imagination, and moral sense through stories and poems. • Participate in dialogues, debates, and role-plays with confidence.